Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-19


THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CoScERr.-This
promising organization gave its third concert OF
the season at the UniverSaliSt church last night
The audience was large, and gave frequent mani
feStatOns OF the pleasure derived from the render
ing OF the well selected numbers OF the program
For beginning Beethoven's second symphony
was creditably given by the orchestra under Prof.
Bernays' jud1ciOus and capable direction, a dis
tinct improvement in the work of the Instrumental
lists over the previous concerts being noticeable.
The "Magic Flute" overture was also pleasingly
rendered. Miss Erna ROdesntein, young soprano.
who was heard In public for the first time last
night. made an excellent impression, though she
is sweet, and altogether OF exceptionally pleasing
quality and considerable power. Miss ROdenstein's
use OF 1t shows intelligence and careful training
She was compelled to respond to an encore. Miss
Lillian ParslOw the young violiniste, who has be-
come an established favOrite with Washington
musical audiences played the scharwenka rOndc
SO brilliantly that her hearers were not satisfied
until she gave two encore pieces 1.-THE Br1er Rose
was sung most acceptably by ladies from the
cnora soeerg so sm9h Rn Who
appears at this house next week, is clever eccen-
tic comedian, and enjoys extended popularity
many seasons have not brought him to washing
ton. He will doubtless be all the more warmly
welcomed after his long absence by those who re-
maKe his s'S appearance in a new comedy called
"Pa," which was brought out Tor the first time In
New York this season, and was popular success
there. Mr.. Russell is said to be supported by q
ALBAUGHs OPERA HoUsE.-''The Little Tycoon"
will return to Albaugh's next week.
HARRIS BIJOU THEATER--NeXt week the Eng
liSh melodrama "LOSt in London" VIII be pre-
scented with fine scenic and mechanical effects
by Mr.. Newton Beers, Miss Jessie Lee Randolph
KERsAN's THEArERIThe Irish comedians, Shee-
han and Coyne, will appear In q new comedy,
called "Crogan's Elevation" at this house next
week. Entertaining speciality features will be In
trOduced.
THE DIME MusEux.-Holland' ''Uncle Toms
Cabin" company, with the Magnolia quartet,
genuine blOOdhOunds, and the other features
which tradition has made essential to proper
presentation OF the drama, will be the attraction
at this house next week.
PROF. GLEASON, THE HORSE TANER.-Pr0f. o. r.
Gleason, "the king OF all horse tanners will begin
q two weeks season In washington on next Mon
day evening, at the National Rink, on street.
His exhibitions Of subduing vicious horses at
tracted very large crowds at the Madison Square
Garden, in New York, and In Baltimore, and re-
ceaved the highest praise OF the press.
THE MANASSAS PANORAMA continues TO receive q
goodly share OF public attention and patronage.
BROwNsON MEMORIAL FUND LHCTURE.-Mr. VIM.
Richards will lecture at the Carroll Institute Sun.
day evening for the benefit OF the Brownson me-
mortal fund on the subject, chow Became q
Catholic"
. The ACTORS FUND BENEFrr.-For the perform
ance of 'Jim, the Penman," for the benefit OF the
actors fund, to be given at the National theater,
Monday, April 18th, Mr. II. c. DeMnle, manager or
'SThe Main Line" in order to swell the amount,
will give up the theater free OF charge.